Good burgers, fair prices, nice staff. Cornbread comes with every meal, which is also good. Pumpkin soup is pretty good too. Wish they offered regular fries with the burgers, but all they offer is sweet potato fries or your choice of another side. Not a fan of the sweet potato fries, but the other sides are fine subtitutes for regular french fries. read more

I really like breakfast at Lucky Platter - the service is fast, the food is great, and the place has a fun kitschy atmosphere. I've only been for breakfast, and all the food has been great. The pancakes are huge - order one unless you have a huge appetite. The bacon is great, as are the scrambles and the wheat toast. The restaurant is always crowded, but they turn over the tables quickly, so the wait isn't horrible. This probably isn't the best place if you want to linger over a leisurely breakfast - food comes quickly, as does the check. read more

Quirky decor with interesting twist on diner menu (lunch). Eggplant parm "sandwich" was fresh, flavorful and rich. Green goddess salad with chicken was tasty and fresh. Gingered fruit was interesting but not sure I'd order again. Breakfast items looked great. read more

Still love Lucky's. Friendly and quick service. Reasonable prices. Have not visited for several years until tonight. Biggest disappointment was the Fried Green Tomatoes. "Old" Lucky's served the dish of my dreams. Tonight's version was a sad imitation in name only- soggy, tough, and overly sauced. Will be back- but stay away from the "favorites." read more

Very interesting place, try out the breakfast! Many options and combinations offered from omelettes and other breakfast dishes. I found the lunch and dinner items to be okay, very different variety. Check out the decor and atmosphere for enjoyment read more

Lucky Platter has some good treats and some not good. Sweat potato fries always seem to be mushy but the fried green tomatoes and awesome salads certainly make up for it. Not always thrilled with the service...thus the three stars. read more

The menu here is limited and the descriptions aren't too great, but everything you get here is really tasty. I got the barbeque chicken sandwich and it was unbelievable -- chicken cooked to perfection topped with thin crispy onion rings and a sweet bbq sauce. Portions here are large enough to take home for a second meal. Another great entree is the angel cake french toast with raspberry orange syrup. Yum! So light yet so rich! Decor here is really eccentric -- pay attention to the paintings and the aluminum ceiling. read more

Mmmmm....sweet potato fries. Need I say more? Ok, their menu is full of American comfort food options with emphasis on southern dishes like fried green tomatoes and pecan pie. Lucky Platter is certainly an original-looking establishment. Decor includes paint-by-numbers paintings, vintage games and strange aluminum sculptures. I wish the menu was better laid out and would include more items. Everything we had was very good including dessert. I didn't find the staff too friendly. They kept looking at us like they wanted our table and I hate that rushed feeling. read more

Yuck, Yuck and Yuck. This place has to be one of the worst places I have eaten in my life. Aside from all the mediocre restaurants in Evanston this one is just bad. The pancakes are worse than anything made out of a mix, it was overpriced for what you got... but lets not forget ambiance. This is a dirty looking hole in the wall. The waitresses seemed more interested in chatting with each other than attending to customers. I wish there was a 0 rating or negative one. read more

The place is vintage and laid back. Smaller dining room and has good food. It is a bit pricey but their breakfasts and apricot flakey are amazing. Do expect to wait during a weekend for breakfast! Sometimes seems a bit over priced but the food is quality and it is in Evanston read more

I am very much a fan of breakfast... would consider eating it for every meal if I could. So, being new to Evanston/Chicago, I had to find a great local breakfast joint. I had heard good things about Lucky Platter and having been there 3 times now, I can say... they are right! Environment: You'll walk in and find yourself looking more at the interesting art/decorations than the person/people you're with for your first visit or two... no worries, that's normal. It's very different and interesting! Service: This is the reason I put 4, not 5, stars. You can easily sit for 3-4 minutes before being offered drinks and then another 5+ before they return to take orders. I'm not sure if they just have their servers with too many tables or what but this could definitely be improved. I'm typically just chatting with friends so it's not too bad! Food: Now, let's talk about the main thing! I'm not a girl who typically orders pancakes at a restaurant because they never have lived up to what I grew up on (sadly, Bisquik). But, despite that, I ordered 2 pancakes with the Apple Cider Syrup. Oh my goodness!!! I couldn't believe that these whole wheat pancakes were so delicious. And that syrup was amazing too! I also had a side of Cinnamon Glazed Bacon which was different but amazing as well!! I had the same thing on my second visit. On my last one however... I attempted a more healthy option. I had the Greek omelet with egg whites. I also had the Apricot Cheese Flakey. Now, don't let the word "Cheese" freak you out... it's more like a soft cheese but not cream cheese (similar though). It just tastes like a delicious pastry! The Omelet was good too but did not touch the pancakes! The breakfast potatoes are nicely seasoned here too. Overall: If you are like me and hunt down local breakfast places for warm food, this is your place. I can't speak to their lunch menu but don't think I'd order lunch here anyways... It's always breakfast at Lucky for me! read more

It's not bad. But for someone who's got a palate that needs more than a bland midwestern flavor, it will not do. Overpriced from my brown perspective. read more

I would've given it 4 stars, but the portions have shrunk & the prices have grown. I've been a customer of TLP for about 20 years and it is one of my favorite restaurants in Evanston. However, I recently dined there again and was quite disappointed in the value of the food. It is still delicious, just costs more now for smaller portions. No more leftovers. read more

The food is good but the service was crap. I had coffee while my girlfriend had a meal and I never got a refill for the entire time we were there. read more

This is a great place to get some breakfast. They have all the usual breakfast dishes -- hash browns, french toast, and pancakes -- but everything has a unique twist to it, making it one of a kind. The decor here is a bit odd -- lots of aluminum, odd paintings, and weird lighting. But the service and food is excellent and you'll definitely want to come back here again. read more

Cute decor, so much potential but I have been here 3 times and there is always something very wrong... *1st time: I tried their "new cappuccino" and they obviously didn't go through some sort of training because it was absolutely disgusting. I traded it in for regular coffee. *2nd time: The waiter was clearly annoyed that he had to wait tables. *3rd and final time (yesterday): My breakfast potatoes were dry and tasted like dish soap - how is that possible? Even worse, my cajun scramble was inedible because it was smothered in spicy mustard - so overpowering that I couldn't taste my eggs hiding underneath the mustard. When everyone at my table was finished and my plate was still full, the waitress asked if I wanted it wrapped up to go, as opposed to "Was everything okay with it?" One of my breakfast companions said his apple compote wasn't very good - how can you screw that up, too? The ONLY decent thing here is the gingered fruit. If you want a good breakfast in Evanston, head to Dixie Kitchen. The service is just okay there, but the breakfast is delicious. read more

I've been here twice now, first time with friends and second time with my mother. Both times two thumbs up! The decor is awesome and the food is tasty. My mojito was definitely strong too! I'll be back again for take-out or maybe try breakfast... read more

After several visits, I finally got the experience that some other have received. Apparently, Juan Valdez's donkey broke down -It took over 10mins for our server to bring our coffee. When my Montana Hash arrived, it came with a surprise guest appearance - someone's lengthy hair. A sad day for The Lucky Platter read more

Nice employees, eclectic American food. I tried the highly recommended apricot flaky crust pastry which was delicious. Recently remodeled for a more modern look and feel with a bar in the corner. read more

When considering all the dining options in Evanston, The Lucky Platter is an absolute must at some point. It's unique, moderately priced, easy to get to (right off the L or Metra Main St stop), and the decor is a visual trip in itself. I've had good and great experiences here, never bad. The food is traditional American revisited with a twist of southern flair - you can get really good fried green tomatoes as an appetizer; their jambalaya is very tasty, and so are the Louisiana crab cakes over slaw ; cornbread comes with all entrees. But going beyond the southern flair you find some really solid comfort food like beef stroganoff; mashed sweet potatoes; roast acorn squash; sweet potato fries. Two favorites include horseradish crusted tilapia and their turkey meatballs marinara w/linguini. Plus they have a decent beer & cocktails selection. Dine-in or pickup only. read more

Love this place! It's close to our church so we caught brunch there over the weekend. Fabulous. We had the huevos--delicious; and a "make your own scramble", also delicious. We sat at the bar and our bartender / server was fun and friendly. Every dish we saw coming past us looked amazing. And, we were introduced to brews from a terrific local brewery--Sketchbook brewery--which were sublime. Can't wait for next Sunday! read more

Sorry to say what others have posted. New owners and it isnt the same. Just. Not. What. It. Used. To. Be. Eric was the previous owner and a total pro. He really cared and it showed. I dunno. Maybe i will give them another chance. Maybe i won't though. We just ate their tonight. My favorite The Chop Salad has gone South but my friends liked their tuna Melts. For coffee, go to Starbucks. The coffee isnt as good as it used to be. read more

This was my first time here. The ambiance and feel was kind of old school diner, but the food and service was great! They have plenty of options for vegetarians, so that worked out well for our group. read more

Always good. Great kitchy diner atmosphere and twist oN diner food. Great breakfast and brunch too. Tastes like home made

i work down the street from lucky platter, and for people that know the neighborhood, there's not that many food choices compared to downtown evanston. because of this, i have ordered from lucky platter numerous times and have been satisfied. their menu is a little quirky which can be irrating when you are not in the mood for "different" food. but overall, their menu has a selection for everyone. i have gotten take out more than eating in, but both have been pleasant experiences. its not expensive and the fun atmosphere makes for a entertaining time. read more

I've been going here for about 2 years, since before my wife and I got married. We enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner here. They have an eclectic menu and atmosphere. For the most part the service is pretty good, but can be spotty at times. We are big fans of the sweet potato fries and the roasted seasame salad dressing. It gets really busy on saturday and sunday mornings. read more

Food: excellent and interesting (cinnamon-glazed bacon, cinnamon-raisin French toast) Atmosphere: cool artwork and kitsch on the walls, lots of bizarre stuff to look at Service: average to good; waiter was friendly Coffee: average, not bad read more

It was crowded, but the wait was only 10 minutes. I normally don't order scrambled eggs in restaurants since it's been my experience that at a lot of places the cook lets the eggs sit in the pan like an omelette and get brown (ick) and then they chop them up and put them on a plate and call them scrambled. However, I took a chance here and was delighted to get real scrambled eggs (with feta, spinach and onion). They were DELICIOUS! read more

This should be a 1.5. I ate at Lucky Platter once before, several years ago, and had a decent lunch experience. I ate there again today and had a much worse one. The difference: the waitstaff and (perhaps) my order choice. I'll start w the latter. I ordered the chopped salad, it was mediocre at best and very bland. A bunch of raw peppers, jicama and onions chopped up w a little lettuce. Something I could have easily whipped up at home but wouldn't have b/c I would've been..well..very bored. My friend had a steak salad, which looked better and the cornbread was warm and pretty good. Second, the waitstaff. Our waiter, didn't get his name, had zero personality. He didn't greet us, he didn't smile, he just did his job and vacillated between apathy and annoyance when interacting w us. Ok, whatever. Then when we were waiting to pay (credit card on the table) I let my squirrelly one year old out of his high chair to walk around a bit. Many of the customers smiled at him as he made eye contact, no biggie. Then another waiter, this one named Jason, made eye contact w me, as I was standing near my table and two feet from my son, and pointed back and forth between my son and the high chair and said something to the effect of, "why don't you pick up your son and put him back in there so he doesn't get run over" in a snippy voice. Excuse me!? Where are we Alinea? I'm pretty sure this is tap water I'm drinking and you haven't showered in 4 days and are wearing a tee shirt and shorts you've had for 14+ years! The bottom line is this is a place you would expect to be kid friendly but is definitely not, and aside from the patrons everyone seemed to have some serious attitude! We will not be back. read more

Eric & Derek (co-owners) have done a wonderful job with this place and will always offer a smile and a good meal when you walk into their restaurant. The remodeling of this place was a huge improvement. The bar is a wonderful place to hang out for a bit...or longer. :) The staff is extremely friendly - Craig is right at home behind the bar and is completely at ease providing levity and quality food and libations to anyone's day! Food is yummy! read more

Eclectic atmosphere and service is a bit slow, but the eggplant is to die for. The Mac n cheese was a bit of a let down, but the main dish made up for it. They also let us bring our own dessert for a birthday celebration which was very nice. read more

Okay. Maybe you've been to Lucky Platter in the last few years. Yeah, it wasn't terrible, but were you excited about it? No. Those days are gone. This place is reborn! Delicous food, Sketchbook on tap...honestly, it could not have been better. Fried chicken -- sweet and salty, crispy and tender, great. Yankee Pot Roast -- hello! Try braised short ribs with buttery and delicious mashed potatoes. Vidalia onion/cheese dip. Ru-dic-u-lous! I have found my new favorite spot! I cannot wait to get back. read more

Finally found a place that does pot pie right these days, none of that top crust only jokes. The carribean pumpkin soup was great as well. read more

The Lucky Platter - Chicken pot pie - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Best diner ever! Consistently delicious and excellent service. Fun decor and great food! Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Go for the ambience, if hipster kitsch is still your thing. The food is reasonably tasty but diminutive of portion for the price, and last time I was there, our waitress was adorably indie rock but seemed to want us dead. read more

Sweet potato fries. Awesomeness. This is a great causal spot to bring your friends, and it's vegetarian friendly to boot (although I'm not vegetarian friendly so I don't know why I said that). read more

I love this funky american ecletic restaurant. Great for breakfast and lunch/dinner. Absolutely love the corn bread.

I love, love , LOVE this place. The food is always delicious and fairly cheap. The atmosphere is funky and the staff is friendly. Who could ask for anything more? read more

I don't know if I went on a bad day, but I had a really awful experience. First our waiter just seemed as if he didn't want to be there at all. He was really slow in taking our order. Then I started with the pumpkin soup which was just mediocre and not really sweet at all. My husband had a burger which he said was just OK. I had a tuna melt which actually was pretty good. Here is where it got bad- we both ordered the side of mac and cheese. It was lukewarm, dry, hard and unflavorful. We exchanged it for the potatoes which weren't much better. They had drink refills, but our waiter disappeared. For $22 I will go somewhere else. read more

Like the concept, and my family enjoys. for the most part, dining here. Electic food offerings, that put a twist on the usual. The problem is that you can't get just the usual. No simple burger. No simple pancakes. No simple mac-and-cheese for the kids. I feel like we are eating at a B&B where everything is bit overdone. Love the decor, though. Staff occasionally seems overworked, and a bit surly. read more